States of Matter Review

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume.

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Can gases be compressed?

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Yes, gases can be compressed because their particles are far apart.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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Particles in a solid are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air.